Clinical Therapist

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The Behavioral Health Therapist (BHT) will assist the primary care providers in recognizing, treating, and managing mental health and psychosocial issues for Heartland Clinic patients. The BHT is a contributing member of the primary care team.

• $2,500 SIGN ON BONUS***

LSCSW/Clinical Therapist

Director of Behavioral Health

Exempt (Salaried $65,000 - $92,000)

• Conduct assessments, diagnostic and functional evaluations of primary care patients
• Provide brief, focused intervention for patients in need of mental health services
• Provide consultation to primary care team providers to enhance skill and effectiveness in treating patients
• Provide timely feedback regarding care, treatment recommendations and progress of patients via documentation in patients’ charts and through verbal feedback
• Provide clear written and verbal communications to patient and staff, maintaining a culture of dignity and respect
• Research and develop programming to meet specific patients’ needs using evidence-based practices
• Assist patients with referral to specialty mental health facilities or other community partners
• Initiate client follow up, determining if any changes in treatment approach is indicated
• Develop relapse prevention plans and help patients maintain stable functioning
• Assist in the detection of at-risk patients and in developing plans to prevent worsening of their condition
• Monitor and coordinate delivery of health services for patients as related to behavioral health care, including linking with other treatment providers within and outside the primary care setting
• Provide support to patients with or at risk for chronic conditions and help them make healthier lifestyle choices
• Assist clients in complying with medical treatment, offering coping strategies for medication side effects and chronic conditions
• Assist with the development and implementation of training for behavioral health consultant trainees
• Provide supervision for social work students weekly as needed
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job
• Complete additional responsibilities as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree plus a master’s degree from an accredited school of social work
• An appropriate degree and licensure by the Behavioral Sciences Board in Kansas (LSCSW, LCPC, or LCMFT).
• A commitment to following all legal and ethical guidelines and standards of the profession and of Heartland Community Health Center
• Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions
• The ability to work through brief client contacts as well as make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions
• Is comfortable with the pace of primary care, working with an interdisciplinary team
• Good knowledge of psychopharmacology
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills in working with diverse publics
• An energetic and positive approach to the readily evolving changes and challenges of a complex workplace
• Renew licenses and certifications upon expiration, as required
• Computer skills to navigate Electronic Health Record software
• Agree to uphold Heartland’s guiding values of Compassion, Respect, Collaboration, and Integrity

• Sits and walks throughout the day
• May be exposed to infection and contagious diseases, and unpleasant patient or other elements
• Handles emergency or crisis situations
• Subject to may interruptions
• Must be able to function in a high stress environment
• Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people
• Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
• Requires dealing with unpleasant conflict situations

• Requires repeating the same physical activities or mental activities over and over
• Requires walking
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Requires bending or twisting
• Requires standing

• Hours M – F ranging from 8 am – 7 pm
• Actual schedule shall be determined by the supervisor
• Located on-site